Happy Time Squares starts class season for multiple levels of dance

Thursday

Sep 20, 2012 at 3:15 AM

ROCHESTER — Happy Time Squares is pleased to announce that their 2012-2013 Square Dance season will begin with two Fun Nights to introduce Contemporary Square Dancing to interested beginners and seasoned dancers from the New Hampshire Seacoast, northern and eastern Massachusetts and western and southern Maine! The dates are Wednesday, Sept. 26 and Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. both evenings. After these introductory dates regular weekly workshops and lessons will continue through June 2013. Everyone is welcome — singles, couples, partners, families, groups — and no experience is necessary!

The club meets in the Rochester Community Center, 150 Wakefield St. (Route 125). The fee is adults, $5, and youths under 21, $3.

The caller is Chris Pinkham. There are refreshments, a 50/50 raffle, friendship and fun.

According to Club President Tina Bruno, "This isn't your Grandparent's square dancing! Forget the old barn dance tunes - today we dance to the best of modern music, including Rock, Pop, Country, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Bluegrass! There are interesting new steps and exciting new patterns", she continued, "and it's all danced to a live caller. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends while enjoying a fun, healthy, and exciting form of exercise!"

Today's Square Dance clothing has changed and choices are varied - for workshops, dancers wear casual clothing. For Conventions, Festivals and Dances many wear Square Dance outfits, many don't. For women, some prefer the traditional flared skirts & petticoats, while others wear prairie skirts with peasant tops, plain skirts and tops, casual dresses, or jeans. For men, jeans and a western or sports shirt will do. Hats, boots and string ties are optional, but always fun!

For those seasoned dancers looking to refresh themselves in Mainstream or learn Plus, we also offer classes in those levels during workshop. Come join the party as well!

This is also a very affordable form of entertainment — class evenings are only $5/dancer, and as an incentive to new dancers, if you join us the first Fun Night, Sept. 26, you get the second Fun Night, Oct. 3 for free!

We're a diverse group — our members range in age from 9 to 90, from office workers to engineers to plumbers to doctors to retired military to television personalities. Anyone interested in learning about this exciting form of dancing is urged to check out these fun nights!

Happy Time Squares is a nonprofit social group dedicated to the preservation and furtherance of Contemporary Square Dancing in New England. We have been in operation serving area for over 25 years and are open to all interested dancers and those who wish to learn Square Dancing.